South Africa small group tour for under 40s

Planet

We conduct regular environmental reviews of our trips and suppliers to help identify opportunities to improve environmental practices and reduce impacts where possible.

As part of our Small Change initiative, we support a range of environmental and community focused projects. In 2019, we partnered with Eden Reforestation Projects to plant 10 trees for every booking received. Since late 2023, we have also worked with Path Net Zero to measure the emissions associated with our tours and with Veritree to support verified tree planting projects.

To help reduce the use of single use plastic bottles, refill stations are available at most of our overnight accommodation and many activity locations. Travellers are encouraged to bring a reusable water bottle, and reusable INTRO branded bottles are available to purchase for those who need one.

South Africa is home to some of the world's most well known wildlife and protected natural areas. Throughout the trip, travellers visit destinations including Kruger National Park, Cape Peninsula and Pongolapoort Nature Reserve, where local guides share information about native wildlife, conservation efforts and the importance of protecting natural habitats.

We work with local operators whose experiences align with our responsible travel standards. During our open vehicle game drive through Kruger National Park and other wildlife experiences across South Africa and Eswatini, experienced local guides provide information about local ecosystems, native species and conservation initiatives.

People

Through our Small Change socially conscious initiative established in 2017, we ensure that every trip we run has a direct and positive impact on the local communities we visit. This means your money helps support local economies and reaches the people who need it most.

Every one of our trips includes a variety of #smallchanges that you’ll experience first hand throughout your journey. In South Africa, our Small Change experiences are designed to create meaningful cultural connections while supporting local communities and preserving important traditions. In Soweto, you’ll explore the township with a local guide, learning about its vital role in the anti-apartheid movement and witnessing the resilience of its communities.

Visits to local informal settlements also help provide essential food supplies for families and nutritious meals for children at a local crèche. As the adventure continues, you’ll experience the vibrant culture of Zululand, where tourism directly supports local families and community initiatives. You’ll spend time at a local crèche, gaining insight into daily life and connecting with the community, before visiting a remote Zulu village to learn about traditional customs and ways of life that have been preserved for generations. We also visit and support the local Zulu community through the Wildlife Spirit Community Camp in the Pongolapoort Nature Reserve.

First proclaimed in 1894, the reserve is the second oldest in the world and the oldest in South Africa. It is home to an incredible variety of wildlife and vegetation, including African elephants, hyenas, buffalos, rhinos, leopards, zebras, wildebeests, giraffes and impalas. The community project was established to provide environmental education opportunities while generating sustainable local economic activity. The land is owned by the local Myeni clan, and community projects such as making paper from elephant dung are run from the facility alongside a variety of educational programmes and workshops. Throughout the trip, travellers also experience authentic South African culture through traditional food, local storytelling and community interactions, from enjoying a traditional braai and Potjie dinner to learning about Swazi singing traditions and Cape Malay culture in Bo-Kaap.